Electrical Engineer - Energy Infrastructure & Generation
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bastrop, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site work at the Bastrop facility is required; travel and extended hours or weekends may be needed.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or engineering is required.
- At least 3 years of electrical engineering experience focused on power generation design, construction, or maintenance is required.
- The candidate must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces.
- The candidate must be able to work on-site at the Bastrop, Texas facility; remote work is not considered.
- The candidate must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- The candidate must be able to travel as needed.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- The candidate must be able to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
- The candidate must satisfy applicable International Traffic in Arms Regulations authorization requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering and construction of temporary and permanent power generation plants, including gas and diesel generators, gas turbines, solar arrays, and hybrid systems, to meet facility energy demands and reduce peak grid impacts.
- Oversee the construction and commissioning of power generation infrastructure, coordinating with construction teams to ensure safe and efficient installation and integration with existing site power distribution and utility feeds.
- Develop maintenance programs for power systems, including predictive maintenance schedules, performance monitoring, and upgrades to enhance reliability and longevity.
- Perform detailed power system analyses, including load forecasting, energy modeling, and optimization for cost and efficiency in a high-demand manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with utility providers to negotiate and implement grid interconnections while designing resilient on-site generation to minimize downtime during outages or expansions.
- Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on power generation equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, and work with contractors on larger issues and repairs.
- Drive innovation in sustainable power solutions, including the incorporation of energy storage and renewable sources into permanent generation plants.
- Develop long-term facility load ramps with site personnel from various teams to determine power needs across buildings and product teams for energy procurement and utility or generation expansion.
- Support the overall facility power strategy through risk management, budgeting, and reporting on generation performance metrics.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing facility electrical engineering, ideally in aerospace, telecommunications, or high-tech sectors.
- Experience working with utility providers on grid connections, metering, and demand management.
- Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, or SKM PowerTools.
- Knowledge of power generation systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying.
- Direct experience with utility-specific requirements, including interconnection agreements, tariffs, and renewable integration.
- Expertise designing hybrid power systems that combine utility feeds with on-site generation, including temporary and permanent systems, microgrids, or energy storage solutions.
- A Professional Engineer license in Texas or eligibility to obtain one.
- Familiarity with sustainable energy practices, including integrating solar or battery storage for facility resilience.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading electrical construction projects from concept to commissioning.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
About the company
SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Starbase, Texas
Founded
2002
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- Starlink demand keeps compounding: subscribers doubled to 12 million in the year to June 2026.
- Room to grow: SpaceX listed 2,693 open roles in October 2026, over a third of them for Starlink.
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- Stock grants swing hard: shares closed between $108 and $211 in the four months after the June 2026 IPO.
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- SpaceX is the world's busiest launcher by far: its 165 orbital launches in 2025 were nearly double China's total.
- Starlink carries the profits: it earned $1.7 billion in the June 2026 quarter, while rockets and AI lost $1.8 billion.
- Elon Musk has the final say: super-voting shares give him about 82% of shareholder votes after the June 2026 IPO.
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